Chicago, IL Demographics
A map of Chicago's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 863,622 | 31.4% |
Hispanic | 819,518 | 29.8% |
Black | 787,551 | 28.7% |
Asian | 189,857 | 6.9% |
Multiracial | 70,443 | 2.6% |
Native American/Other | 15,397 | 0.6% |
Chicago, Illinois had a population of 2,746,388 in 2020. It was 31.4% White, 28.7% Black, 6.9% Asian, 29.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Chicago, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Chicago is the most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Chicago's White Population
863,622 residents of Chicago identify as White, or 31.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Chicago considerably less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Chicago is ranked #1404 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Chicago is more White than neighboring Cicero (6.3% White), Stickney (29.7% White), and Berwyn (23.4% White). Chicago is less White than neighboring Forest View (45.3% White), and Hometown (68.6% White).
Chicago's Black Population
787,551 residents of Chicago identify as Black, or 28.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Chicago larger than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Chicago is ranked #64 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Chicago is more Black than neighboring Cicero (3.4% Black), Stickney (2.4% Black), Forest View (2% Black), Berwyn (8.1% Black), and Hometown (2% Black).
Chicago's Asian Population
189,857 residents of Chicago identify as Asian, or 6.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Chicago roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Chicago is ranked #84 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Chicago is more Asian than neighboring Cicero (0.5% Asian), Stickney (1.3% Asian), Forest View (1.5% Asian), Berwyn (2.4% Asian), and Hometown (0.9% Asian).
Chicago's Hispanic Population
819,518 residents of Chicago identify as Hispanic, or 29.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Chicago slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Chicago is ranked #71 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Chicago is more Hispanic than neighboring Hometown (25.7% Hispanic). Chicago is less Hispanic than neighboring Cicero (89% Hispanic), Stickney (64.2% Hispanic), Forest View (48.9% Hispanic), and Berwyn (64.2% Hispanic).
Chicago's Native American/Other Population
15,397 residents of Chicago identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Chicago roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Chicago is ranked #313 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Chicago is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cicero (0.3% Native American/Other), Forest View (0% Native American/Other), and Berwyn (0.5% Native American/Other). Chicago is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stickney (0.7% Native American/Other).
Chicago's Multiracial Population
70,443 residents of Chicago identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Chicago roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Chicago is ranked #1061 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Chicago is more Multiracial than neighboring Cicero (0.6% Multiracial), Stickney (1.7% Multiracial), Forest View (2.3% Multiracial), Berwyn (1.6% Multiracial), and Hometown (2.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.